Satellite based Monitoring Initiative for Regional Air quality

WRF-Chem modelling

For SAMIRA the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model coupled with Chemistry (WRF-Chem) [Grell et all., 2005] is run in order to provide input data for several SAMIRA products: the AOD to PM2.5 conversion, the Data fusion, Downscaling and the pre-operational PM forecast system.

The WRF-Chem model is run in multiple configurations focusing on providing various resolution outputs for PM2.5, PM10, SO2 and NO2 based on TNO MACC emissions inventory and ECWMF NWP inputs.